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HR in Housing Conference and Exhibition 2015

Engaging your workforce

• Learn how to weave employee engagement into the fabric of your organisation and measure the impact

• Discover how to embed your organisation’s values in all communication

• Develop an innovative recruitment strategy to attract the right candidate

• Hear the latest update on parental leave

Thursday 16 April 2015Inmarsat Conference Centre London

Book 2 places and get the 3rd

place free

Rachel WhaleChief Executive, Charityworks

Steve PhillpottHead of HR, Watford Community Housing Trust

David Williams-RichardsonDirector, Deloitte

Amanda HarveyEmployment Partner, Devonshires Solicitors

HR in Housing Conference and Exhibition 2015Engaging your workforceThis conference will allow you to share ideas and consider new strategies to tackle the HR challenges you face in your organisation. Hear directly from housing associations experimenting with innovative ideas and implementing low cost strategies that are making a big impact.

6 REASONS TO ATTEND1. Learn how to successfully manage change and

major restructuring

2. Discover how to embed your organisation’s values in all communication

3. Explore key steps to raising the importance of leadership development

4. Develop an innovative recruitment strategy to attract the right candidates

5. Find out about the latest employment law updates and how it will impact your organisation

6. Generate ideas on designing new reward and benefit menusRefreshments and exhibition viewing11:15

To book your place or for more information visit www.housing.org.uk/hr call 020 7067 1066 email events@housing.org.uk

EXHIBITING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The highly regarded exhibition at the heart of this conference offers exhibitors the best opportunity in the sector to engage effectively with HR decision-makers. The exhibition has gone from strength to strength in recent years providing an unparalleled opportunity to generate new business leads and position your offering in the sector.

“Very well organised, professional, relevant and beneficial” Julia Padget, Client Relationship Manager, Let’s Get Healthy

“Professional and attentive, Foremarke are seasoned in the art of event management” Maeve McLaughlin, Learning Consultant, Learning Pool

A limited number of all-inclusive and hassle-free exhibiting packages are available for just £1,800 + VAT.

Gain maximum exposure and achieve your objectives through sponsorship

We are pleased to offer a range of powerful, innovative and cost effective sponsorship opportunities at this event, ideal for organisations wishing to maximise their profile in the sector. Sponsorship starts at only £1,500 + VAT.

To find out more about getting involved please contact Foremarke Exhibitions on 020 8877 8899 or housing@foremarke.uk.com

ProgrammeRegistration, exhibition viewing and refreshments08:30

Breakfast workshop: how to position yourself as a preferred employer Learn how to tackle your recruitment challenges: creative products and innovative solutions

08:30-09:15

Breakout sessions A

09:30

Cathy McCarthy, Director of People Services, Origin HousingTara Healy, Head of HR, Origin Housing

B1

Breakout sessions11:45

Steven Norris, Client Partner, Guardian Jobs

B1

Sharing values across all communications• How best to communicate your organisational

vision internally and externally

• The key steps to align staff to your organisation’s central ethos and goals

• Quantify the impact of a consistent message through customer service and satisfaction

Leadership Development• The benefits of investing more resources in

inspiring future leaders

• Strategies for raising the importance of leadership development with the board and winning investment

• Middle managers: how to manage and develop their ability to motivate others

10:15

Helen Giles, Executive Director of HR, St Mungo’s BroadwayChris Woodman, Founder, Leadenhall ConsultingMartin Tiplady OBE, Managing Director, Chameleon People Solutions Ltd

Refreshments and exhibition viewing11:15

Breakout sessions 11:45

The impact of improving employee wellbeing

• The relationship between wellbeing, productivity and profitability

• Innovative strategies and initiatives to reduce long term sickness absences and claims

• How to identify and target engagement and satisfaction drivers

B2

Amanda Strange, Assistant Director (HR), Alliance HomesColin Gibson, Head of HR and OD, South Liverpool Homes

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The National Housing Federation would like to thank

for sponsoring the delegate writing pads and pens

Employment law updatesShared parental leave• Review the key changes coming into effect

5 April 2015

• Explore the more complex areas of the scheme and hear practical suggestions

Comply with developing minimum wage and holiday pay• Find out how to manage risk areas including the

sleep-in/on-call time and implications of pay

• Negotiation techniques for disputes and dealing with trade unions

Siobhan Fitzgerald, Employment, Associate, TLT Solicitors

Douglas Mullen, Senior Associate, Anthony Collins Solicitors

The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. We believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. That’s why we represent the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing. Our members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities.

TUPE and Pensions - understand your risks

• Support people and pensions – key risks identified in the September 2014 HCA Sector Risk Profile

• How you can change TUPE terms, remove the right to stay in the LGPS and transform your workforce to deliver value for money

B3

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Amanda Harvey, Employment Partner, Devonshires Solicitors

Employment tax considerations for HR

• Tax implications of termination and redundancy payments

• The importance of determining the employee’s workplace for tax purposes

B4

David Williams-Richardson, Director, Deloitte

14:30

14:15 Breakout sessions B

To book your place or for more information visit www.housing.org.uk/hr call 020 7067 1066 email events@housing.org.uk

12:45 Networking lunch and exhibition viewing

Attracting the right candidate• Innovative recruitment strategies – selling a

career path, not just a job

• The unique factors that will attract prospective employees and young graduates from the private sector

13:45

Rachel Whale, Chief Executive, CharityworksPanellists to include Housing Association and Graduate Alumni representatives

14:30 Breakout sessions

Managing change - employee engagement and reducing uncertainty

• Best practice and lessons learnt in supporting employees through major restructuring

• The timescales and reinforcement required before a new status quo is reached

B5

Linda Hollingworth, Assistant Director Human Resources, Estuary Housing Association

Gaining a competitive advantage – manage and retain your greatest assets

• The low cost, creative strategies housing associations are using to drive preformance and improve retention including advocacy

• How to use reward and recognition strategically to maximise productivity and engagement

B6

Tracy Inniss, Human Resources Manager, Hexagon Housing Association

Managing disputes with Trade Unions – be prepared

• What to expect when disputes arise with your trade union

• Understanding trade union tactics and preparing in advance

• Managing strike action effectively; knowing what you can and can’t do

B7

Eugene Wojciechowski, Partner, Penningtons Manches

HR and Pensions – a brave new world

• How the new pension flexibility will affect your employees and fit into your wider remuneration strategy

• The best ways to succesfully communicate this with your employees

B8

Urrffa Rafiq, Principal Consultant, KPMG

15:30 Refreshments and exhibition viewing

Roundtable discussion – Reward systems Developing an appealing total reward approach

• Total reward approach – contract, policies and reward practice

• Creating a balanced mix appropriate to yourorganisations

Joe Waters, HR Manager, First Choice Homes Oldham

16:00

Implementing flexible and personalised benefits to your reward system

• Building a business case to demonstrate the value of flexible benefits

• Developing a menu of flexible benefits and the tax implications

• Key metrics for measuring the impact they have on recruitment, wellbeing and retention

Steve Phillpott, Head of Human Resources, Watford Community Housing Trust

The art of engagement – what it is and how it will benefit your organisation• Three practical steps to achieving a competitive

advantage

• How to transform results through effective engagement

17:00

Jonathan Austin, Chief Executive, Best Companies

17:45 Networking drinks reception and exhibition viewing

18:30 Conference and exhibition close

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As a member of the National Housing Federation you are entitled to an exclusive 60% discount on Guardian Jobs advertising. For more information, contact Steve Norris on 0203 353 2085.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Include your publicity leaflet in our delegate packs for £299+VAT. Email marketing@housing.org.uk for more information.

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Session choices* Fringe

Breakfast workshop08:30 - 09:15

Breakout session11:45-12:45

Breakout session14:30-15:30

1st Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B82nd Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B83rd Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8

*Delegates can only attend ONE session at any time. Sessions are subject to availability at the time of booking.

DISCLAIMER: This programme is correct at the time of going to press. In the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers, we reserve the right to make alterations or substitutions to the programme as deemed fit. All timings are provisional and may be subject to change. Views expressed by speakers are their own. The National Housing Federation disclaims any liability for advice given or views expressed by any speaker at the event or in notes or documentation provided for the delegates.

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